Is there a recommended program to detect hidden Keylogger on OSX?

I am wondering if anyone knows of a program that is effective in finding any keylogger program that is buried somewhere on my system. I have a suspicion that someone has installed such a program on my mac. If there are any good detection apps out there, I'd appreciate it. Also, is it fairly easy to install a keylogger on OSX? Just wondering, because I know how easy it is on windows. Thanks guys/gals.

Sorry I'm not able to be more specific regarding a Keylogger but you could try this:
Launch your activity monitor (Applications - Utilities - Activity Monitor) and look for the keylogger in the active processes. From here you should be able to quit it and identify it for removal (use finder's find to locate and trash the offending article).
I would assume that it's also a startup item, so have a look in System Preferences - Accounts - Start Up Items and if it's there remove the errant item from the list.
For someone to have installed a keylogger on your machine, I would suggest that the wrong kind of people have access to your mac or that you have MUCH Greater security concerns which will need addressing.
Hope this helps.

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